Three Ways to Trick Out Your Guest Bedroom
Looking for ways to trick out guest bedrooms for wanted out-of-town visitors? Scouring home decor magazines can leave you feeling either hopeful or helpless in where to begin in going from dated and drab to on trend and inviting. I always want my invited guests to feel like they are in for a visit filled with memories and good times. I designed this guest bedroom with just that goal in mind.
Window Treatments
The “before’ picture pretty much sums it up. The furniture was not in proportion to the space. The mood and style of the space were all over the place. Finding this beautiful Fabricut fabric in this gray color was a great way to bring the room forward a decade. Since blue is everywhere, I really wanted to incorporate blue by adding bath while tying the two rooms together.
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I wanted this guest bedroom to have a feeling of luxury, yet feel warm and inviting. believe that window treatments can have one of the biggest effects on the mood of a room. The drapery panels and Roman shade are featured in a platinum Ikat pattern, from the Trend line for Fabricut Fabrics. The pattern is luxurious in mood and and adds a layer of texture. Roman Shades give a soft touch to the window near the bed that is too narrow and close to the wall to accommodate a floor to ceiling window covering. And, yes, it is ok to mix panels and top treatments in the same room. Just keep them in the same pattern.
The shower curtain in the guest bath is really two shower curtains from Target Stores. But, this home has 11 foot ceilings. So I added the same contrasting fabric to bridge the two store-bought curtains, added a matching liner and voila! Semi-custom shower curtain with the same custom drapery hardware used in the bedroom stepped up this look from meh to marvelous.
Lighting and Art
All the furniture pieces that we decided to keep were original to the space. Some did not make the cut as they were no longer of use to the homeowner. Some were moved to different parts of the room to better serve the function of the space. Few of us can start all over from scratch. Art work, except for the new piece over the headboard, was repurposed to give use to a lifetime of art collections.
But lighting is one area that can easily bring the look of a room forward a decade. Mercury glass finishes are popular, and classic in feel. So the lamp on the chest of drawers looks fresh but not trendy. I like to keep things fun and luxurious. The turtle shell lamp was a must have for this room.
Amenities
And finally, nothing says to a guest that they are special like a tray of goodies with just that guest’s personality in mind. Be sure to add seasonal touches to make it feel like the rest of your home.Making your friends and relatives feel special while visiting is not only welcoming, but it also adds a vacation to the time that are spending with you.
And there you have three ways to trick out a guest bedroom to get that magazine worthy custom bedroom look. Do you need a guest bedroom re-design? Call Mary Etta Designs at 714 309-2783 or contact me here to schedule an appointment.
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Great solution for the shower curtain – I love it!
Thanks Karen. I do love the pattern and hardware.
Love the design. The fabrics are supreme!
Thanks Melanie. I fell in love with the fabrics too.
Love the choices of the fabrics and how you mix the patterns. The result is so pleasant and inviting, exactly how a guest room have to be.
Thanks Sylvia. You definitely want the room to be inviting for those guests that you want to stick around. Love pattern mixing.
The whole room is beautiful, but I’m in love with that turtle-shell lamp!
Thank you so much Dixie. The turtle lamp captured my heart too.
What a great makeover. Love the ikat fabric window treatment and you did a job on that bathroom shower curtain! Brilliant idea. Beautiful guess room.
Thank you so much Elle. I love the space. Think I will spend the night in my own guest room!!
Love it all beautiful
Thank you!!
Excellent advice! I love everything! When can I visit and stay in this gorgeous guest room?
Caroline, you know the room is ready when you are. I am glad you approve. Coming from you, that means a lot.
Eclectic looks are great for guest rooms. It’s so inviting. Thanks for the tips!
You’re welcome Kimberly. Thank you!
Beautiful transformation!
Thank you Rachel!
Great ideas! Who wouldn’t love staying in one of your rooms?!
Why Thank you Kathy. I almost want to spend the night in that bedroom myself. 🙂
Excellent advice and I love that turtle shell lamp!
Thank you Christina. That shell captured my heart the moment that I saw it.
I would love to be invited to stay in a guest room this nice. You thought of everything!
Thank you Sandra. I’m ready for guests as nice as you.
I would love to stay in your beautiful guest room. Very nice!!
Lynne, you are more than welcome to be my guest!
I love your idea to bridge the redi made shower curtains to make them longer!
Thanks Terri. I loved the pattern and even used the leftover fabric as a light throw on the bed